Technical Advisory Committee
The CHNEP Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) provides technical expertise and support to regional scientific research and restoration efforts. Its members are respected scientists from a variety of public and private entities. This committee provides input to CHNEP Management and Policy Committees, advising on technical decisions.
The next Technical Advisory Committee meeting will be held on August 6th, 2026, from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm at the Charlotte County Centennial Park Recreation Center- large multipurpose room:
1120 Centennial Blvd. - Port Charlotte, FL, 33953.
The agenda and supporting meeting materials will be available prior to the next meeting. In-person CHNEP TAC meetings have resumed. If you are unable to attend in person or to arrange for an alternate to do so, please email Keara at kabel@chnep.org or call (941) 833-6580.
Upcoming Technical Advisory Committee Meetings:
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August 6, 2026
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December 3, 2026
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April 8, 2027
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August 5, 2027
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December 2, 2027
April 9, 2026 TAC Meeting Materials:
Agenda Packet
Supporting documents related to Agenda Items:
Presentations from the April 9th, 2026 TAC Meeting:
CHNEP Update - Jennifer Hecker, CHNEP Executive Director
NOTE: All meetings are open to the public. Information about the meetings is posted on the corresponding Committee page at least a week in advance of the next meeting date.
Nutrients & Red Tide State of the Science Symposium - Betty Staugler, NOAA HAB Liaison -Florida Sea Grant
Integrated Microbial Source Tracking & Hydrometerologic Controls on Fecal Indicator Bacteria in Upper Charlotte Harbor Canal Systems - Richard Whitman, PhD, Heal Our Harbor
CHNEP Water Atlas New Features & Tools - Sarina Barnard, CHNEP Research & GIS Coordinator